9. Franchise or New Venture? That Depends on You.Franchise coach and Entrepreneur contributor Rick Bisio broke down the decision to buy a franchise or open an independent business. Check out his key questions to ask yourself if you're struggling with this choice.

7. The Weirdest Fast-Food Mashups in AmericaThe Waffle Taco. The Pizza Cake. Loaded Doritos. In the fast-food industry, 2014 will be remembered as the year of the mashup. Here is a list of the weirdest of the weird.